USDA-derived comparison

Black Beans (cooked) vs Kidney Beans

Black Beans (cooked) leads for Vitamin E per 100g, while Kidney Beans holds its own elsewhere.

Who each is for: Choose black Beans (cooked) for vitamin E.

Reviewed 20 July 2026. Generic food data per 100g; brands and preparation vary.

Black Beans (cooked)

Typical serving: 1 cup (172g)

14/100

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Full Black Beans (cooked) page

Kidney Beans

Typical serving: half a can (130g)

13/100

No clear per-100g leads, which is a result in itself.

Full Kidney Beans page

Side by side, per 100g

The stronger number is highlighted, honestly: higher wins for aim-for nutrients, lower wins for stay-under ones like saturated fat and sodium.

NutrientBlack Beans (cooked)Kidney Beans
Calories132 kcal127 kcal
Protein9 g9 g
Carbs24 g23 g
Fat1 g1 g
Fiber9 g7 g
Sat fat0 g0 g
Sodium1 mg2 mg
Potassium355 mg403 mg
Calcium27 mg28 mg
Iron2.1 mg2.9 mg
Magnesium70 mg45 mg
Zinc1.1 mg1.1 mg
Vitamin C0 mg1 mg
Vitamin D0 µg0 µg
Vitamin B120 µg0 µg
Folate149 µg130 µg

Servings differ: 1 cup of black beans (cooked) is about 172g, half a can of kidney beans about 130g. Scale accordingly before deciding anything on the 100g basis alone.

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